What DJ Equipment Should I Use?

Let’s say you are a DJ in the market for DJ equipment, and if you're reading this blog then you very well might be! Well when in the market for DJ equipment rental, like the equipment you can rent at Astro Audio Video and Lighting, there are some important things you should be keeping in mind.

The first important thing you should always be thinking about is what type of event am I going to be working?

Let's say you are working a wedding. A wedding is generally a calmer event than a rave. You want to be renting DJ equipment that speaks to that, so if you were in the market for lighting rentals, you would want to be thinking about softer wash lighting, especially because there might be an older crowd at a wedding. Consider using battery operated up lights to give a nice ambience. If you were going to be performing at a rave, then you might want to have more fun with your lighting that provide a range in motion and fx like these moving heads or lasers. Always be thinking about the event that you'll be working because that will guide you in how to approach equipment rentals.

Another thing you probably want to consider when you're thinking about DJ equipment rental is physically getting in a store like Astro Audio Video and Lighting and taking a look at the equipment yourself. This may help you decide which DJ equipment you should be using. Take a look at the size and shape of the equipment to see if they feel right to you.

It's always a good idea to talk to other people who work in the business with you. Fellow DJs have lots of knowledge to impart about speakers and lighting and other such things they use on their jobs. Often the wisdom of our peers can be the most useful thing to those of us getting started in an industry. 

Consider what kind of music you are going to be playing as well. If you were working a wedding, you probably would be playing more pop and dancing music. If you were working at a party that played a lot more Hip Hop, you would be thinking about different types of equipment, like things that would be comfortable with a lot of bass. 

And don't forget to think about what the audience is going to be at your performance. Will it be a large crowd that will require speakers that can reach everyone? Or will it be a smaller group? These are really important things to consider when you are looking into DJ equipment rental. You may want to consider bringing a subwoofer to make the party rock.

Don’t forget about a monitor speaker for yourself. While you want the party to rock

Finally, you always want to be thinking about your budget. If you were working a wedding for a wealthy couple there could be higher expectations on what you will be providing for the experience. But if you're working a smaller gig, you want to be thinking about how not to go over budget or scare the client away with sticker shock when providing the estimate. Astro Audio Video and Lighting has excellent rates and can help you with this.

There is so much that goes into working a successful DJ job and equipment is vital to all of it. That's why we really need to take our time and consider all sorts of aspects when we're looking at DJ equipment rental.